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Mr. Thurna Ray "Arkansas" Perry, Sr.

Passed 01/21/2025

Obituary For Mr. Thurna Ray "Arkansas" Perry, Sr.

Mr. Thurna Ray Perry, Sr., affectionately known as β€œArkansas”, 74, of Albany, Georgia departed this life on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1010 Old Pretoria Rd, Albany, GA 31721.

Interment will follow in the Floral Memory Gardens, 120 Old Pretoria Road, Albany, Georgia 31721.

Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.


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Lakeisha Beeks sent Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment for Mr. Thurna Ray "Arkansas" Perry, Sr. - January 31, 2025

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Elliot Eldridge sent Peace Lily for Mr. Thurna Ray "Arkansas" Perry, Sr. - January 30, 2025

sending Love and praying for the family he will be missed a great man he always came by and visit my mother, he like to hunt rabbits, my deepest condolences to his families love you all.

sending love and Prayers for the family Arkansas will be miss, Arkansas always came by to visit my mother he like to hunt rabbits, his family will always be in our Prayers.

rudine ward

Thurna was truly a special person. His love, kindness, leadership and dedication will be missed on Earth. His legacy will endure and provide comfort to those who remain behind. I offer my deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences to the entire group of family, friends and love ones impacted by the life and death of Bro. Perry. I knew him as "Man," the twin of "Woman," his twin sister Murna "Woman." God bless each and all of you.

James F. Valley, Esq.

Unc, you will be missed! Love you, RIP

Your Niece Lee (Illinois)

Lee Evans

Trusting that the Comforter, God the Holy Spirit, continues to cradle each of you and fill you with peace of heart, joy in memories, and remembrance that only the body transitions. Mr. Thurna's love, wisdom, and kindness yet abide with you. Peace and Blessngs.

Lugenia Sanders

Condolence to the Perry family. Mr. Thurna Perry, Sr. was a friendly and kind man who will be missed at 2nd Mt. Zion.

Paulette Webb

I love you unk .... You will be truly missed , praying for my family πŸ₯ΊπŸ’”

Taneshia Britton

Sincere Condolences to the Perry Family for the loss of their dear love one. 'Arkansas' as I knew him was a kind and gentle giant. Another Soldier gone home May he 'Rest In Peace' πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

Carolyn Smith

Sending my condolences to the family. Such a sweet and loving man. I will surly miss him and all his funny jokes.

Jennifer (MRS Homecare)

My condolences to the family, may GOD be with you during your time of loss of a good man during the time we shared working with the City of Albany.

Melissa Small

My Condolences to the Perry family

From Samuel Kegler Sr. and family

constancekeg05@gmail.com

To the Perry and Clyde Families: Sorry for the loss of "Mr. Arkansas". Please accept our sincere condolences. We are praying God to give you peace and understanding during your hour of bereavement; may He strengthen you and continue to hold you in His Loving Hands. Remember God makes no mistake. "Mr. Arkansas" was a kind and gentle person. Our family knew his lovely wife and her family years before they were married, because we worshipped at the same church, Springhill Baptist Church, Lee County, Ga. Our hearts are with each of you during this time of sorrow. May God bless you and keep you, is our prayer.

Brenda Bradford-Ellis, Tallahassee, Fl Robinson Family, Albany, Ga

Brenda Bradford-Ellis

Deepest Love and Condolences to Arkansas family. "TRIBE" as he calls me because we were both Tribal Leaders at church... Not sure if he knew my real name lol. He was such a joy to talk to and be around. One of the most giving and kindest men God made. He made me and my family feel welcome when we first got to 2nd Mt. Zion and he always called to check on me and my family especially when my daughter had her transplant. He will definitely be missed. May the good Lord grant each of you comfort and peace during this most difficult time.

Eva Graham

We, the late Rev. Willie B. Vasser, Sr. and Pickett Families, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the Family. A lifelong friend and childhood neighbor, Bro. Thurna Ray Perry (affectionally called "Man") was our dear friend who never came to West Helena, Arkansas without calling or visiting (Cuz) us in Pine Bluff, AR! His "powerful voice" will never be forgotten, and "Man" will live in our hearts forever! Since we know that God had predetermined "Man's homegoing, Family be comforted that Our Loved One is now presence with the Lord! You're in our prayers! James, Gloria Jean, Darrell and Brian, Pickett

James & Gloria J. Pickett

I was saddened to hear of Arkansas' passing. He was always friendly and talkative in that distinct voice of his. Sincere condolences to his family and prayers he rests peacefully. πŸ™πŸ½πŸŒΉπŸ™πŸ½

Janice Route-Blaylock

May God comfort the Perry family during this time. I met Mr. Arkansas after joining 2nd Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was kind and loved to sing in the choir. He will be missed by his church family too! Jennifer Edwards

Jennifer Edwards

I first met Arkansas about 15 Years ago at a friend house seem like i known him all my life. He was so friendly and talkative. He was always nice every time i saw him. Condolences to his family, RIP Good and Faithful Servant πŸŒΉπŸ‘ΌπŸ•ŠοΈπŸ™ McDaniel & Brown Family

Our sincere condolences to Mrs. Perry, and family. We were sorry to hear of the passing of Arkansas. He was a good friend of my late husband . We pray for comfort and strength for each of you . Charles & Marion Tharpe, Second Mt Zion Baptist Church.

I'm very sorry that friendly Arkansas has passed. My sincere condolences are sent to his sweet wife and her family. ~Rosetta Walker and Kwame Lowe

We're so sorry to hear about "Arkansas ". We met him and his family when they moved to Georgia so many years ago. Very nice man. Our Condolences to the Family. The Stubbs and Tyson Family.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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